How to do: Arm Circles

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Arm Circles — starting position — Start position

Arm Circles — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Stand up and extend your arms straight out by the sides. The arms should be parallel to the floor and perpendicular (90-degree angle) to your torso. This will be your starting position.
2Slowly start to make circles of about 1 foot in diameter with each outstretched arm. Breathe normally as you perform the movement.
3Continue the circular motion of the outstretched arms for about ten seconds. Then reverse the movement, going the opposite direction.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).